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Wading in the shallow sandy sea waves
Soft , grainy sand beneath soles
Frothy,foamy sea-froth on knees
Fish flavoured salty sea breeze on face
Plastic money safe in swimming trunks
A waterproof wristwatch on left wrist
Winter ebbing season mind looking forward to
a tasty scrumptuous seafood lunch.....
Then the screensaver came on............
Clear pictures of his childhood
Even a Rupee meant a lot of money
Staying at a good resthouse was wastage
Devilish thoughts on meagre resources
Uncomfortable second-class ride to the beach station
Father quarelling with the skinny rickshaw puller
Over a humble Rupee excess demanded
Bed rolls wrapped in striped "shatranchee"
Fastened with coir rope knotted with love
Time tested rusty tin trunk - clothes , knicknacks
Dreamt of potato chips in colourful plastic packs
The weather-beaten lodge - bare and dark
Inside the narrow alley... the grimy walls
Cold,wet toilet,hard beds,chapattis,curry
Today he thought that the years flew by so fast
Weak,sweet tea laced with ginger ,like nectar
Nectar from the forbidden realm of elders
The cool crisp morning beachstroll on barefoot
The soft,wet,grainy sand strewn for free fun
A slim paper cone of spicy puffed rice
Sun rising higher -- the day was getting warm
The mouse is shaken the program comes on
Hit the keyboard as he walked into the swanky foyer
©bishu
